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WVU Medicine

Patient Safety Manager

Morgantown, WV · On-site

... and safety performance. The manager will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork to ensure excellence in patient centered care in these locations related to core focus areas of ...

West Virginia University Health System

... and safety performance. The manager will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork to ensure excellence in patient centered care in these locations related to core focus areas of ...

MTK Healthcare

Risk & Patient Safety Manager

Cody, WY · On-site

$70 - $75/hr

This is a Travel RN Risk & Patient Safety Manager contract at Cody Regional Health in Cody, Wyoming . Quick Overview * Facility: Cody Regional Health * Location: Cody, WY * Facility Size: Small rural ...

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Sandoz Group AG

Safety Science. * Team Management. Languages : * English. EEO Statement: Sandoz Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not ...

Nebraska Medicine

Manager Patient Safety

Omaha, NE · On-site

First Shift (United States of America) Manager Patient Safety Ready to champion a culture of safety and drive meaningful change where it matters most? We are seeking a visionary Patient Safety ...

Nebraska Medicine

Manager Patient Safety

Omaha, NE · On-site

First Shift (United States of America) Manager Patient Safety Ready to champion a culture of safety and drive meaningful change where it matters most? We are seeking a visionary Patient Safety ...

AnMed

Patient Safety Coordinator

Anderson, SC · On-site

SUMMARY The Coordinator - Patient Safety & Quality supports the Patient Safety Manager in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Patient Safety Program. This role focuses on ...

AnMed

Patient Safety Coordinator

Anderson, SC

SUMMARY The Coordinator - Patient Safety & Quality supports the Patient Safety Manager in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive Patient Safety Program. This role focuses on ...

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As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety manager in the United States is $39.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $51.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Patient Safety Manager job?

A Patient Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing policies and procedures to ensure patient safety in healthcare settings. They analyze data, investigate incidents, and collaborate with medical staff to minimize risks and improve healthcare outcomes. Their duties often include staff training, compliance monitoring, and fostering a culture of safety. By identifying potential hazards and implementing corrective measures, they help reduce medical errors and enhance patient care quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Patient Safety Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Safety Manager, you need expertise in healthcare quality improvement, risk management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and applicable certifications such as CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality). Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and healthcare accreditation standards like The Joint Commission is typically required. Outstanding communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively guide teams through safety initiatives and foster a culture of safety. These competencies are vital to proactively identify risks, implement solutions, and ensure high standards of patient care and safety across healthcare organizations.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Patient Safety Manager on a day-to-day basis?

Patient Safety Managers are responsible for monitoring and analyzing safety data, leading investigations into adverse events, and facilitating root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences. They collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams to develop and implement safety protocols, provide education on best practices, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role often involves reviewing incident reports, presenting findings to leadership, and recommending process improvements. These activities help create a culture of continuous quality improvement, ensuring safer outcomes for patients and a supportive environment for staff.

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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,967 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Patient Safety Manager

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

Houston, TX • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise daily operations of the Patient Safety and Risk Management Program.

  • Process and investigate claims against the facility, including preparation of records and communication with defense attorneys.

  • Assist the Patient Safety Director with administering the Patient Safety Program and conducting patient safety and risk management educational programs.

Job description

Introduction

Want to join a team of daring managers who care without reservations or limits? Our HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest team is looking for a Patient Safety Manager. HCA Healthcare is an advanced healthcare network that has committed up to $300 million to our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare is committed to research and clinical protocols. Do you want to impact standards of care and save lives across the country? Apply today to our Patient Safety Manager and be a part of the innovation of ideas. 

Job Summary and Qualifications

To perform, coordinate and supervise daily operations of the Patient Safety & Risk Management Program and be accountable for supporting the Patient Safety Director in advancing a patient safety program that promotes a culture of safety and the elimination of avoidable harm.

The Patient Safety/Risk Manager is responsible for the hospital's risk management activities, which include coordinating insurance coverage and risk financing
• Work with defense legal counsel to coordinate claim investigations
• Process claims against the facility; including the preparation of records, documents, and providing to defense attorneys any requested information as necessary while maintaining privilege of PSWP
• Notify HCI of all actual and potential claims
• Work with security on procedures to reduce the frequency and/or minimize the severity of property loss or assets
• Contract Review
• Grievance and complaint management
• Manage non-HCI cases: accept/process subpoenas, visitor events, property loss or theft, etc.
• Assist the Patient Safety Director with administering the Patient Safety Program on a day-to-day basis
• Exhibit data fluency, and the ability to manage and analyze patient safety/risk management data from a plethora of sources
• Understand and use basic statistical methods and formal analytic methods
• Effectively report, investigate, and analyze patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility
• Performs/coordinates Root Cause Analysis as needed
• Conduct Patient Safety/Risk Management educational programs that provide front line staff with the tools and equipment to be accountable for their role in patient safety and risk activities
• Comply with The Joint Commission's risk management standards and take steps to ascertain that risks are minimized through follow-up and actions on all regulatory / insurance survey report recommendations/deficiencies
• Review and formulate policy and organizational changes, making recommendations as necessary
• Provide a global perspective in hospital patient safety activities (a big picture view of the inter-relatedness of healthcare practices)
• Clearly articulate ideas and patient safety concepts in non-judgmental and non-confrontational ways
• Utilize leadership and team-building skills to participate in the work of patient safety and assist Patient Safety Director with change management
• Display integrity to maintain effectives and build the trust that is essential to the honesty and transparency of the Patient Safety Program
• Maintain a current, up-to-date understanding of patient safety theory, methods, standards and regulatory requirements is essential along with a commitment to lifelong learning to maintain expertise in a rapidly changing field.
• Complete the work of patient safety/risk management with the objective in mind to advance patient safety and control and minimize risks at the facility.


What qualifications you will need:
  • Bachelors Degree required
  • Current Texas RN license preferred. Certification in Patient Safety (CPPS) preferred
  • Minimum of one year healthcare experience specifically in patient safety, risk, and/or quality required. Prior leadership/management experience preferred. Healthcare experience should be recent and within a clinical setting such as Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, etc.

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. We comprehensively serve our community by employing expert physicians, specialists, nurses and support staff who work together as a unified team to offer a range of diagnostic treatment and support services. From our 24-hour emergency department with Level II Trauma capabilities, to women’s services, to cardiology, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional, personalized healthcare. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to its patients, colleagues and communities. Help guide our team as a Patient Safety Manager and help us improve more lives in more ways.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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